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If you are a member of the press, you can reach Audubon Media Relations at media@audubon.org.

Audubon Expands Its Government Affairs Team with Internal Promotion, External Hires
December 19, 2018 — Signals Growing Commitment to Bipartisan Advocacy for Birds and People
Audubon, Colombian Government Partner to Launch Central Andes Birding Trail
December 18, 2018 — Ecotourism hotspot inspires bird habitat conservation through economic development
Bird Abundance Increases in Colorado River Delta after 2014 Pulse Flow, New Report Says
December 17, 2018 — U.S.-Mexico Colorado River collaboration leads to 20% increase in bird abundance.
Western Water News
Highlights and Wins from 2018
December 17, 2018 — In 2018, Audubon worked tirelessly to safeguard birds. Here's a look at our biggest successes over the past year.
Advocacy
Audubon Responds to Secretary Zinke’s Resignation: He Never Found a Balance
December 15, 2018 — Zinke never found a balance; his successor could
2018 Farm Bill Boosts Conservation, “Gives Birds a Lot to Celebrate”
December 12, 2018 — Tricolored Blackbird, Western Meadowlark, Henslow’s Sparrow and More Will All Benefit
New Trump Administration Water Rule Puts Bird Habitat in Jeopardy
December 11, 2018 — Updated with Audubon's Letter to EPA Opposing New Rule Limiting Waterways Eligible for Protection
Audubon Washington Leads Advocacy for Climate Action in 2019 State Legislature
December 10, 2018 — Supports 100 percent clean energy by mid-century, a clean fuel standard and enhanced building efficiency standards.
Audubon Warns Interior’s Industry-Friendly Plans Put Sage-Grouse at Risk
December 06, 2018 — Replacing a science-based agreement with a more favorable plan for oil and gas ignores Western values, undermines collaborative conservation and may push sagebrush wildlife to the brink.
ICYMI: Administration Releases Climate Report
November 26, 2018 — Government scientists: “the evidence of human-caused climate change is overwhelming and continues to strengthen.”
Audubon Opposes Removal of Protections for Coastal Areas
November 08, 2019 — Department of Interior Secretary David Bernhardt's decision will allow sand to be removed from important bird and wildlife habitats.
Audubon Breaks Down New Senate Funding Bill Impacts
October 31, 2019 — Funding benefits birds such as the Black Tern and Seaside Sparrow, boosts ocean and Great Lakes programs, and supports natural infrastructure
Proposed Delisting of Interior Least Tern Shows Value of Endangered Species Act
October 23, 2019 — With a 99 percent success rate of protecting birds and other wildlife from extinction, the ESA has proven to be one of the most effective conservation policies in the world.
Audubon Testifies at U.S. House Hearing on Wildlife Conservation Bills
October 17, 2019 — Bipartisan legislation will benefit birds, other wildlife, and communities
Federal Court Halts Administration Plans to Rollback Sage-Grouse Protections
October 17, 2019 — Ruling makes clear that the Administration ignored science and cut out the public
Audubon & Augmented Reality Gaming App, Krikey, Bring Popular Board Game Wingspan To Life
October 16, 2019 — Individuals of all ages inspired to “find their inner birder” with new location-based, immersive gaming experience.
Forest Service Ignores Ecology and Economics in Environmental Impact Statement
October 15, 2019 — Document reveals unsustainable focus on old-growth logging in the Tongass National Forest.
ADVISORY: Experts, State Officials and Stakeholders to Gather to Plot Future of Salton Sea
October 14, 2019 — Swift action urged to avert environmental, public health disaster.
CALIFORNIA
New Audubon Science: Two-Thirds of North American Birds at Risk of Extinction Due to Climate Change
October 10, 2019 — Enter your zip code into Audubon’s Birds and Climate Visualizer and it will show you how climate change will impact your birds and your community and includes ways you can help.
UMR
New Audubon Science: Two-Thirds of North American Birds at Risk of Extinction Due to Climate Change
October 10, 2019 — Use Audubon’s Birds and Climate Visualizer to see how climate change will impact the birds in your community, and find out how you can help.